Hypoionian

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adjective

Being or relating to the plagal mode on C, which uses the diatonic octave species from G to the G an octave higher, divided at its final, C.

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Meanings

adjectiveHypoionian (not comparable)
  1. not comparableentertainmentBeing or relating to the plagal mode on C, which uses the diatonic octave species from G to the G an octave higher, divided at its final, C.

Origin

From hypo- + Ionian.

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APA

Hypoionian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hypoionian

MLA

“Hypoionian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hypoionian. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Hypoionian,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hypoionian.

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